For a more humorous take on love's sweet torment, here is Art Brut's "Emily Kane," the story of a guy who can't get over his childhood sweetheart. Will it move her to tears or prompt a restraining order?
The heartbreak mix will play from noon-5pm ET each day through Feb. 14. Listen here.
Bonus happy love songs!
Today, I give you a trio of songs that demonstrate the breathless excitement of new love. In the first, also by Art Brut, our hero exclaims: "I've seen her naked--twice!"
XTC's "When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty" explains the curious effects of infatuation on the human body: "When you're near me I have difficulty res-pir-a-ting"
And, a song that needs no introduction....
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